Monday, May 11, 2009

Why are yellow flowers always the first to come out in spring time?

because thats what they have been told to do derr xxxxxxxxxx

Why are yellow flowers always the first to come out in spring time?
Apart from questioning your observation that yellow flowers are the first to appear, as somebody else already has done, I should imagine it's something to do with nitrogen availability. The yellow colour is the consequence of a bond with nitrogen, don't ask me for details though ...





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Reply:Yellow flowers are always the first to come out in the springtime because the bees and other insects mostly pollinate bright colored flowers. There are yellow flowers first so the insects and the bees could come out faster.
Reply:Daffodils.
Reply:Uhm, who said they were? Snowdrops... bluebells... generally pretty early spring flowers.
Reply:snow drops - white


blue bells - blue


why dont these count
Reply:Yes, I've noticed that it seems that similar colored flowers seem to bloom together. However, the flowers in the garden says as much about what humans like, rather than what blooms in nature.





Flowers often attract a particular insect to pollinate them, and a color could help the adult insect to find nectar and the flower is pollinated so the plant can make seeds. Some insects have an annual pattern of how they grow from an egg through an adult. Often, only the adult has wings. An adult can fly from flower to flower.





Why don't you look around your neighborhood, and watch closely. What insects visit which flowers? Do the insects seem to have a certain flower they like?

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I'm totally bummed. I've been trying all spring/summer to get my flowers healthy to no avail?

I started planting petunias two years ago when I lived in italy. They always took off and did really well. Now I've moved to north dakota and tried to keep potted petunias alive but they just keep dying. I'm at a complete loss what the problem could be. They get about 3-4 hours of sun a day and I was watering them every day in italy and they did great. I've watered them every day here and it doesn't help. I've tried to skip a day of watering them, and only watering when the dirt feels dry but..no luck. The climate is very similar to italy but something seems to be different. I planted some new ones 2 days ago and the flowers are almost all completely gone and they're looking pathetic as ever. Any suggestions? Should I give up? LOL Maybe I'm not planting them correctly?

I'm totally bummed. I've been trying all spring/summer to get my flowers healthy to no avail?
You may be over watering, it really depends on your temps, your soil, and the light. I would think about once every 5 days or so. I have Petunia in pots too, I wait until they almost droop before I water them. I also feed them regularly with miracle grow all-purpose plant food. You can get it at any garden center and there are many brands. You want one that is neutral. If you are not sure ask a clerk to help you.Follow the directions on the box.


I also spray them with a mild soapy water about every 10 days. Mix just a few drops of liquid dish soap in a spray bottle of water. Mist all sides of the flowers and plant. this not only helps to keep unwanted pest away, but help to bring up humidity,%26amp; keeps the foliage clean so it can "breath"


Don't give up hang in there, try pulling back on your water till they are "asking "for it. Give them some food and keep the spent flowers pinched off to encourage new growth.


God Bless


Grandma
Reply:Maybe it is the variety but 3 to 4 hours of sun doesn't seem like a lot for petunias to me. Has it been overcast also? I think they need more sun if you are watering them regularly.


I want my garden to have flower all summer( canadian ) from spring can some one tell mename of flowers so the?

so my garden always boom from may to oct

I want my garden to have flower all summer( canadian ) from spring can some one tell mename of flowers so the?
My garden is in full bloom from May to Oct. here in US zone 5. I Have spring bulbs tulips, crocus, and hyacinths. I then have many perennials such as delphinium. foxglove, iris's, alliums, mums, asters, lavender, bug bane, astilbe, Russian sage, and yarrow. I then top it off with anuals such as African daisies, Persian shield, fan flowers and salvia. I also plant cannas. My garden is always in bloom and attracts many butterflies and hummingbirds. I hope this helps.
Reply:Most annuals will bloom for you from late spring throughthe first frost. Such as marigolds, impatiens, snapdragons, petunias, etc. Just go to your local nursery and see what annuals they have starting in May.





The downside, is that in exchange for all-season-long blooms, they don't live to the next year, and you have to plant again the following year.





If you want a season-long-blooming perennial garden - you have to coordinate things that bloom at different times through the season, so that something is in bloom all the time.





Start with spring flowering bulbs - tulips, crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths, etc. Then get some late spring flowering things, like columbine, lillies, etc. Summer bloomers like Black-eyed Susans (rudbekia), start blooming in July and bloom profusely and continuously through frost. And they spread, nothing bothers them, and they're one of the easiest flowers to grow. Also, you can add fall-bloomers like mums and asters. Get the right mix, and you have an ever-changing garden, with something flowering all the time.





You can also tuck some annuals into the spots where your spring flowers have died back, for extra bloomage through the summer.


Inexpensive Spring Wedding Flowers....?

I am trying to find some inexpensive wedding flowers. I need them for a Spring wedding, specifically for April 25. I want the flowers for boutonnieres and corsages. Then depending on those will depend on the girls flowers. Any ideas??? I do know that I like the Gerber daisies.. It is a Irish/Scottish wedding with the guys in Kilts. The girls are wearing Peridot, which is a sage green color. Thanks in advance!

Inexpensive Spring Wedding Flowers....?
The gerbera daisies are a great flower. I used them for my wedding. The nice part about those is that you don't need to many flowers to make a bouquet because they are so big.


You can have the guys wear carnation boutonierre's...they are a fairly cheap flower and they look nice as well...


Are the kilts going to be red? Or are they also going to be the color peridot? If they are going to be red, then the red gerbera's are absolutely beautiful.


I am not sure how much it would cost, but they do dye the carnations if you wanted to go for a flower that is a similiar color to the dresses...like these: http://www.amaryllisflowersgiftsandmore....


Or, just stick with a very small gerbera daisy bouquet for the girls...and like I said you only need a few of them....


http://bp1.blogger.com/_XAePxwGya7E/RziT...


You could also use tulips...or a combination of the carnations, tulips and gerbera's.
Reply:Daisys are nice,but I might also suggest a lilly, not all white ones but some with color. They're an awesome spring flower!
Reply:One of my favorites for spring is gerbera daisies. They're quite affordable, and I think you might end up with a nice contrast to the peridot, if you used an orange version (would that clash with the kilts?). Yellow might also work.
Reply:GERBERA ARE REASONABLE AT THE MOMENT ABOUT 60P A STEM, AND YOU CAN MAKE A LOVELY HAND TIED BOQUET WITH THEM AND ROSES AND STATICE AND A BIT OF GREENERY , AND A FEW CARNATIONS , GOOD LUCK
Reply:Someone else in another answer recommended Costco for flowers. I looked into it, because I'd like pretty flowers that won't break the bank, so to speak. They have LOTS to choose from, including spring mixed flowers, which would look nice with the peridot dresses. And the packages are really economical. My fiance's sister-in-law said she had been in Costco and that the flowers were beautiful. Also, she read some report where they said that budget club flowers cost less and lasted longer than expensive florists' flowers for weddings. Best wishes!
Reply:If you order them from sam's club online, they have the cheapest gerbera's anywhere. I was looking at them for m August wedding, but changed my colors. I think they get as low at 40 cents a stem.
Reply:carnations, tulips, gerberas and other daisies


you can even get carnations dyed green for the scotts!!
Reply:Daisies, carnations, tulips and daffodils are all in season during the spring. You could incorporate some shamrocks and some thistle flowers.
Reply:Gerber Daisies, lots of colors cute and cheap.


I have an acer tree and want to know what type it is it is green in spring with bunches of small red flowers?

it changes colour throughout the year last autumn was only the second time in 20 years it has seeded...the seeds are the same as a small sycamore and are deep red in colour

I have an acer tree and want to know what type it is it is green in spring with bunches of small red flowers?
with over a 100 differant types try the norfeilds website they sell seeds so you might be able to spot yours
Reply:It's a Japanese acer
Reply:There are tons of varieties of Acers. There are over 300 cultivars of the Japanese maple - Acer - so it's a very large group. Acer palmatum, is the botanical name, but this may be different to yours, of course!





I'd recommend a visit to a nursery, to browse similar plants - you may not see the exact same type though, but will probably see something similar. You can also browse on the net, but seeing them live is likely to give you a better guide. With over 300 varieties of the likely Acer that this probably is, it's going to be very hit and miss for someone to guess the specific 1.





http://www.conifer.com.au/japanese_maple... shows a small no. of types.





Good luck! Rob
Reply:acer = maple
Reply:Yes, acer is the botanical name for maple, and there are tons of varieties of acer.


acer palmatum - japanese maple


acer rubrum - red maple


acer saccharinum - sugar maple





those are the only ones i know right off hand.


I can tell you the japanese maples are distinct and there are hundreds of varieties of those alone.


The red maples get very large, usually at least 50 feet tall and have a great red fall color.


The sugar maples also get large and have a yellowish gold fall color.


My guess is you have a red maple variety.

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Is it too early to plant spring-flowering bulbs?

I just purchased several types of bulbs (tulips, allium, muscari)...I live in Central Ohio and it's been in the 90s here lately...is it too warm to plant these bulbs? Should I wait until next month? Also, is it better to plant bulbs after a rain or when the ground is dry? We just bought our first house and I know nothing about landscaping...thank you!

Is it too early to plant spring-flowering bulbs?
If you've got them in hand, stick 'em in the ground. You may have to water before digging... try watering the night before you intend to dig.





Most of our spring bulbs are native to the mountains of the middle east... they're programmed to handle hot and dry summers. They're just going to sit there until the autumn rains, and start putting out roots then. They'll bloom, then sit there through next summer's heat and drought and then put out roots in the fall again.





If you don't want to plant them now, put them someplace cool and semi-moist (like the basement or the vegetable crisper of the refrigerator). THey'll use up less of their stored "food" reserves that way, and you'll have a better chance at bigger blooms next spring. Get them in the ground by late November or so where you are, though. And don't plant them where they're going to stand in soggy soil most of the time... they like soil that drains.
Reply:That's definitely too warm; you need to wait until the soil is going to stay cool at night before you plant them. If they get warm during the day, they'll start to sprout, and chances are good that they couldn't regain the energy and food they lose before they go dormant, and wouldn't bloom at all next spring. I'd suggest waiting at least a month if you are in the northern tier of states in the U.S., and even longer (like November) if you are in the southern U.S. You might want to check with a nursery in your area to find out the times that they recommend planting bulbs; until then, keep them in your refrigerator.





It's easier to plant bulbs when the ground is dry; the bulbs don't care as long as it's chilly enough to keep them dormant.





Happy gardening!
Reply:In central ohio plant in oct, nov., and in early dec. if ground is workable. Don't plant in very wet area as bulbs will rot.
Reply:at the end of the month should work out great and it doesnt have to be wet, theyre going to sleep anyway for winter good luck!
Reply:Spring flowering bulbs should be planted in the fall...usually from September on. Even if it is warm where you are, plant them now to give them a good head start. If the nurseries in your area are selling bulbs now, then it is certainly the time to plant them. It does not matter if it is wet or dry outside when planting bulbs. What DOES matter is that you use bone meal when planting those bulbs. This will get the roots going. I also use bulb dust when planting. It contains an insecticide and fungicide. It ensures that your bulbs won't get damaged by fungus, molds or insects. As a landscaper, I plant thousands of bulbs and I always use bone meal and bulb dust and I have had great success!
Reply:end of sept to early oct
Reply:"Plant tulip bulbs in fall, 6 to 8 weeks before a hard frost is expected and when soils are below 60 degrees F."


http://www.kidsgardeningstore.com/tulip....





In Ohio, October is a great time to plant spring-flowering bulbs. The soil temperatures in early fall are ideal for good root development. However, "some bulbs like tulips may emerge in the fall if they are planted in September before the soil temperatures begin to cool."


http://www.ipm.iastate.edu/ipm/hortnews/...





Purchase bulbs while supplies are good during Sept. or October, but wait to plant until the soil temperature at planting depth stays below 60 °F.


http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC1...





The soil should be fertile and well drained. Add some compost to ensure dependable blooms for the spring and every spring thereafter. Plant when the soil is dry. When the rain comes after planting, it should be sufficient. Bulbs planted in wet sites will often be short-lived.





In colder climates, " They will have more time to begin growing roots if planted before mid-November."


http://www.gardening.about.com/od/flower...





Good luck! Hope this is helpful. I'm from Ohio, too :) I plant my bulbs from Oct to mid November.
Reply:you can plant them right away if you have time to do it...the stores don't usually start selling bulbs till it is safe to plant them...especially if they guarantee growth for next year...planting in a dry ground is ok because they aren't going to grow till next year...you can water after you get them planted to settle them in, but if you live in a rainy area, you don't have to do that...you can look forward to lots of beauty next year...


Aside from tulips, daffodils, crocus what are some flowers that I could plant in my garden for spring color in

a zone 4 climate? What would be some good deer resistant plants for sping color?

Aside from tulips, daffodils, crocus what are some flowers that I could plant in my garden for spring color in
Plant iris. They are just beautiful and come in a variety of beautiful colors. I'm not any good with plants but sure like irises.
Reply:plant some roses and some raspberry bushes
Reply:Pansies and violas. They are very hardy and will reseed themselves.
Reply:Pansies are cold hardy and so cheerful looking.
Reply:snowdrops,bluebells
Reply:http://www.npsot.org/plant_lists/deer_re...


What perennial arrives early spring-blue & pink tiny flowers & green leaves with white spots on them? 12-14in.

It is Sticta pulmonaria, also known as Jerusalem Cowslip, Oaks Lungs, Lung Moss and of course Lungwort.

What perennial arrives early spring-blue %26amp; pink tiny flowers %26amp; green leaves with white spots on them? 12-14in.
I've got those !





An 'old fashioned' type plant (my Grandmother used to have loads of them) - I think it's a LUNGWORT, but don't know which one.





If you identify, would you be kind enough to let me know ?
Reply:It is the Lungwort.
Reply:pulmanaria. i was very surprised to see it called lungwort also.


http://www.mslandscape.com/html_Plant_Ga...


What bulb flowers grow well in north central texas during spring?

Daffodils do beautifully, as do hyacinths and muscari or "grape hyacinths." Tulips grow well if you can chill them during the winter, just in case it doesn't stay cold enough for long enough. Crocuses do pretty well; they will bloom REALLY early; same for paperwhites.





I lived in Denton for about 16 years, and had tons of daffodils in my yard; my neighbors had tulips and had to work at them a bit, but it was worth it. If you're after summer flowers, irises are wonderful for that area.





Enjoy!

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Which is the best time for seeds to be planted for flowers to bloom in spring?

All three seasons (spring, summer and fall) are wildflower planting times, depending on your region, your weather, and the way you want to approach establishing your meadow. No matter when or where you plant, site preparation is roughly the same. But the first consideration is not the season; it's your climate. (zone map link below)





Fall and spring planting can be equally successful with wildflowers, and each season has its devoted fans for several reasons.





Many people like to say "Nature plants wildflowers in the fall." and that is basically true. All season long, flowers in the wild are blooming, then "going to seed", which means dropping their seeds to propagate their individual species. For example, a very successful species such as Black-eyed Susan blooms in mid-summer, and then drops a large number of seeds from each dying flower in late summer. If weather cooperates, these seeds may sprout before winter. If it is dry and hostile for the seeds, they will simply lay there through the winter and sprout in spring.





It is best to plant fall flower bulb now so in spring you will have a rainbow of beautiful flowers.





My grandmother had beautiful spring flowers and my favorite are Hyacinths. They are beautiful and they smell so good.





You should go bulb shopping and don't forget the crucus bulbs...Always the first ones up and bloomings.

Which is the best time for seeds to be planted for flowers to bloom in spring?
In October





Gives the seed time to gather strenght.





You should have seen my garden this year.





I twas like Garden of Eden
Reply:It depends on your region and what you're planting....do use the back of your seed packet for help or look at a zone map. If you don't have a super harsh winter, you can plant in early fall, otherwise sow inside 8-10 weeks before the last frost.


What types of flowers are the first to come up in early spring?

normally the ones growing from bulbs. They have a head start due to the stored energy in the bulb.

What types of flowers are the first to come up in early spring?
crocus...forgetmenots tulips start early dafodils
Reply:i guess it depends where you live but if you live in a temperate climate, it's the bulb flowers... (like crocuses and tulips) but the very first ones up (always) are snowdrops.
Reply:Our pink azaleas are already blooming though before any of our other flowers. They are gorgeous! It's officially spring!
Reply:crocus. Daffodils.
Reply:Snowdrops
Reply:Your bulb flowers are the first to come up especially if you have had some warm weather. I live in East Texas and my tulips are up about 4 inches. So are my Daffs. Driving around town I have noticed tulip trees are in full bloom. Keep a watch on the weather in your area. There is always a little freeze just before Easter. If you will be getting a freeze of some kind cover you sprouts. Don't use plastic. This will burn the young tender sprouts. Also keep LOTS of water on your sprouts.
Reply:In the northeast cold-- daffodils, crocus, some tulips, hyacinth, grape hyacinth


I have a tree that flowers in the spring and has small thorns and produces berrys what is it?

Berries like cherrys, Thorns are small and sharp, flowers are white and small with usally 4 pedals on each flower with the blosson in the center

I have a tree that flowers in the spring and has small thorns and produces berrys what is it?
hawthorne tree


Do you have to replant Stargazer flowers when spring comes again or will they come up on their own?

I have had success with Stargazer lillies coming back year after year. They will come up on their own with maybe 1 or 2 more as well.





Make sure that you let the leaves of the plant die all the way before cutting them down. This will give the bulb all the energy in needs to give you beautiful lillies next year.

Do you have to replant Stargazer flowers when spring comes again or will they come up on their own?
Are you referring to a stargazer lily? That is the only stargazer flower that comes to mind. You will not have to replant if it is a lily.

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What kinds of flowers are nice to plant in your backyard for Spring and Summer?

I need some common flowers please :-)

What kinds of flowers are nice to plant in your backyard for Spring and Summer?
beebalm, coneflower, hostas. is it shady or sunny? half and half? four oclocks are pretty but spread like crazy. annuals like marigolds and zinnias or you could buy prepackaged seed mixes for butterfly and hummingbird attracting flowers.
Reply:I love petunias and you can find them about anywhere - Home depot to Walmart. They need sun. They are easy to grow. When the flowers die, deadhead them to bring on more blossoms. They are very pretty and come in a wide range of colors.





I also love impatiens they are very pretty. They love shady areas. They are easy to grow and come in a lot of colors too. They are also easy to find and you'll be able to find them at most stores like petunias. Give them a little miracle grow and they will flourish. The plants start out small, but the spread quickly.





Good luck!
Reply:Tulips; lilies; (grape) hyacinths; %26amp; go with different colors %26amp; heights. Some tulips blooom early while others bloom late. You can get very creative, like having low-growing white tulips with bold, red ones scattered throughout for a striking effect. Crocus are beautiful %26amp; the first to bloom after Winter. Enjoy your yard!
Reply:Petunias, marigolds and zinnias. Portulaca's are drought tolerant. Stay away from impatients, begonias and fuchsia. They need babysitters.... Good luck!
Reply:Daffodils


When is it the right time to plant flowers and trees in the spring? reply soon.?

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When is it the right time to plant flowers and trees in the spring? reply soon.?
After the last chance of frost. Check a farmers almanac for info on your area.
Reply:Trees can be plant anytime in the spring that the ground can be worked.





Spring planting of most flowers usually start after all danger of a killing frost is over. Some people who chance it, %26amp; plant earlier, are prepared to protect their plants with blankets %26amp; tarps if a killing frost happens.





Map of the last spring- killing frost (scroll down page for dates):


http://www.thegardenhelper.com/hardiness...





The last frost date can be differ even within some states... depending on how far north or south one is located. Check out the Last Spring Frost map in Wisconsin


http://www.wisconline.com/almanac/garden...





Good luck!!! Hope this helps.
Reply:when the weather is good


What is your favourite spring flower?

There are so many available, it is hard to choose to put in the garden. I am in a colder climate so the flowers have to be of the hardy type. No rhodos, etc

What is your favourite spring flower?
lilacs
Reply:tulips!
Reply:tulips
Reply:Tulips and Hydrangeas are good!
Reply:i am agardener. i have planted primulas. they are hardy and flower.spring.summer.and mine stopped flowering in november last year .started february this year. daffodils are hardy as well
Reply:Sunflowers!! Yay!!


What flowers or plants do you recommend this early in the spring?

For the yard..

What flowers or plants do you recommend this early in the spring?
Blue lobelia, pink begonnia's, white alyssum, yellow daffodils-perfect spring collection of annual flowers.





To start in the yard....larkspur. They are cold loving biennial.


Sweet peas...they love cool ,wet weather.








Yes ....also....Pansies....lots and lots of pansies.
Reply:Tulips,Daffoilds,Pansies,Plant roses,and flowering shurbs.
Reply:Walk around your neighbourhood and see what is blooming.





You said "yard" so I assume you're in the States which has numerous growing zones. Hmm. How does one answer when one does not know your location?





If you want them growing in your lawn then crocus which is a corm (usually called a bulb in the catalogues) planted in the fall. If you want them in a bed then there are loads of Narcissus bulbs such as daffodils and paperwhites which are planted in the fall. Snowdrops (Galanthus) are lovely as well as Hyacinth and early tulips. Those last three are bulbs too.





If you're lucky you live in a growing zone which has Camellias and Hellebores blooming right now. Primula are also lovely. Winter pansies are good too.





You can always go to a garden center and buy pots already planted up for you.
Reply:Calendulas, pansies, violas, dianthus, delpheniums
Reply:Already bloomed - tulips, cyclamene, rhodadendron, bachelor buttons, sweet william, larkspur, snapdragon, and vinca.





Seed - lavender, lupine, gardenia, columbine, hollyhock, canterbury bells, tritoma, nasturtium

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I am planning an outdoor spring wedding at my parents house, and I would like some ideas for flowers.?

We are looking at early May for the wedding and I would really like for there to be a lot of flowers in bloom around the house and the yard where we want to have the ceremony. What are some flowers that bloom in late April and early May?? Please help!!!

I am planning an outdoor spring wedding at my parents house, and I would like some ideas for flowers.?
You are probably too late to be asking this question unless you plan to plant plants rather than seedlings; however you could go with some bulbs and plant in the fall.


If you want butterflies to be part of the festivities, plant purple coneflowers (you did not mention the part of the world the planting will take place in so it is difficult to guess), sunflowers, and small ground cover in light to white colors.


If you want to plant, it is not only what you plant but how you plant. Designing a garden is a feast for the parallel trapezoid lovers. Tall flowers should be in the background and shorter plantings in the front with puddles of groupings and segments of small islands that have centerpieces of a few marbles or colored rocks. The tiles are good. Tall flowers like glads and tulips will be generous to the view until late spring. Petunias, alyssum, luminaria, and mint will be good throughout plus you can make mint teas and have fun with a few nice herbals that will be part of the taste sensations. Plant strawberries for May and serve fresh strawberries, save money and enjoy the fun. Unless you really know your roses, I would not recommend a first year chance on roses besides vines. Never forget the daisy, simplicity and beauty.
Reply:Naturally any native flowers to your area would be perfect for your garden wedding.





You may fair well to go to your local nurseryman or florist for the best choices of native flowers for your area. They would also be able to tell you which will be blooming in April and May.
Reply:For that time of year, go to your local nursery NOW and ask what bulbs you should be planting and when. Then get your local nursery to help you out. They can help you plan the garden out. It's worth the money if it costs a bit for them to do this!
Reply:I'm sure you'll get a lot of great responses to do with flowers and when they bloom - although since you neglected to say where you are, the responses may not be 100% relevant.





But what I really want to suggest is that you grow them yourself. You've got a whole year to grow these flowers and by doing it yourself you'll save a bundle. Plus, you'll be able to ensure that these flowers are perfectly cared for.


Has anyone got spring flowers in the garden yet i do if so what kind do you have?

In central English midlands, between Derby and Birmingham I have :





wild primroses full of flowers %26amp; tons of snowdrops (several varieties) both of which were out when I returned from overseas on Jan 15th.





Species crocuses - purple, yellow and white


A camellia which has just opened its flowers





An Acer has unfortunately burst into leaf - this is at risk of frost damage!

Has anyone got spring flowers in the garden yet i do if so what kind do you have?
Several Primroses!
Reply:The Snowdrops are Blooming for about two weeks now,and some more are starting to bloom.The Daffodils are ready to pop into Flower with yellow heads on them.The Crocuses have Leaves on them and so the Bluebells. The Crab Apple Tree has a couple of leaves starting to grow. We had the big Storm before England over a Week ago but now the Weather is quite nice and Sunny about 10 or 12 Celsius. We are on the East Coast of Ireland.
Reply:Nope, it is still snowing here.
Reply:Snowdrops, Daff's are almost ready to flower too and so are the grape Hyacinths.
Reply:i have crocuses and my neighbour has daffs already,





we are in the south east UK





spring is coming early!! horaaay.....





soon we will have bbq at xmas like in oz!
Reply:I have a couple of crocus' and have seen load of daffodils. Also buds on trees!
Reply:I have lots of shoots coming up but this morning I noticed I have a couple of mini iris opened, I live in scotland and I remember last year we had a really heavy snow just after my bulbs came out!!!
Reply:grape hyacinths, daffodils, quince, and hyacinths
Reply:I live in Southern Illinois. I have Hyacinths and Daffodils up already.
Reply:I saw daffodils out already! I live in the UK and these flowers aren't due for another month at least!!
Reply:Yep.


Bearded Irises, some Aubretia, Hyacinths, Daffs (just starting), Hebes, Roses, Solanum crispum, grass growing, Crocus and an Alium christophii in leaf.


The season is all out of whack down here on the south coast of England.





But! ... it could still snow!





We've had snow here in April and if the temperature drops significantly we could experience some losses and reduced flowering this year. Sorry to be gloomy. Don't want it to snow or get frosty personally as it limits my work!





Lifts your spirit though don't it to have sunny days and flowers out!
Reply:I have snowdrops and miniature cyclamen - very pretty, I love spring flowers - but haven't seen a crocus yet :(
Reply:I have daffodils, bluebells and crocus' all budding and


my primroses are out!


There are buds on our trees as well.
Reply:Yeah my daffodils are starting to come up - it is mad, I say, mad. My neighbour was out cutting his grass yesterday!!
Reply:One yellow rose, snow drops, grape hyacynths and daffs in bud.
Reply:I am so envious of all of you. I have 2" of ice under several inches of snow.





Spring can't come too soon.
Reply:Snowdrops and primulas


What flowers die in the winter then automatically grow back in the spring?

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What flowers die in the winter then automatically grow back in the spring?
Perrinials come back in the spring. When you go to your plant farm, just ask someone working where the perrinials are. I would hope that you would go to a plant farm as opposed to Wal Mart or Lowe's. You will have to buy them as younger plants, but they're MUCH cheaper!
Reply:Perrenials.
Reply:Tulips are the first to grow back, along with Morning Glories. Although not sure about that everywhere in america... You'd have to say were your from East Coast or West Coast.
Reply:Perrenials!!!
Reply:There are many perennial type of flowers that die back in the winter (go dormant) and then automatically grow back in the spring. Some of them are:





Daylilies


Hosta


Coneflower


Daisy


Black-eyed Susan


Coreopsis


Bee Balm


Sedum


Asiatic and Oriental Lilies


Balloon Flower


... among many others





For some other info and pictures, check out my website: http://www.gardening-quick-n-easy.com/ea...





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Reply:Perennials, they do not die, they go dormant in the winter. Annuals complete their life cycle in a year and they give of seed to germinate the following season.
Reply:All perenials do this.


What plants/flowers would you recommend?

I live in Alabama and I am wanting to plant my spring flowers. I have a flower bed in the front of my house that runs about 3-4'. I want to fill it with a plant that blooms in the spring but that also keeps good greenary well into early fall. Do you know of a plant that does this?

What plants/flowers would you recommend?
I live in Georgia[N.E.], any spring flower will stay green and bloom until first frost. then you can plant pansies and snapdragons in the fall, for color through the winter into springYou do not have enough planting area to go out and hire a designer, do it yourself. Make note of how many hours of sun shines on this space through out the day, go to a local nursery tell the nurseryman and he can tell you what annual will be best suited for the amout of sunlight your getting there. From there chose your favorite ones and also buy my favorite fertilizer which is named Bloom Starter, this helps the root system get off to a good start, if you have heavy sunlight be sure and keep the ground moist. When your flowers start to fade in color, go ahead and cut them off[at the stem] so the new buds will keep coming, that is called dead heading, also while you are at the nursery check your plants to make sure the root system is nice and white and thick, you need a good root system to have a healthy plant. Go ahead and take them out of the pot and look at the roots, the nurseryman will know you know what your doing, also check for crawling bugs, don't bring bugs home form the nursery, lool under the leaves and the stalk, this is alot to remember, but better safe than sorry. Don't buy unhealthy plants, if you see insects on the nursery plants please let the nurseryman know so he can treat his stock. Checking your plants for insects is important, even after you have them in the ground, at first sight buy some insecticide and follow directions. They say the south is going to be hot and dry this year. Happy Growing
Reply:Normally most landscape designers will use more than one type of flower to accomplish that feat. Daylillies work good and there are a number of others that work well, just depends on your taste. I recommend going to a landscaping company and asking. You don't have to have them do the landscaping, but a landscape designer will know how long the flowers bloom, how long they keep their foliage, how big they get, etc. My roommate in college got a degree in that major and he had to memorize all that stuff, including tree flowering times. How big in diameter the trees would get, etc.
Reply:You did not include the light factor, but if you want a year round that is beautiful plant azaela or hyacinth bushes toward the back of your bed and you never have to worry again! Then plant some small annuals, if you like to fuss in the bed, or some bulbs...ie lillies etc...you'll really enjoy it all year round!

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When does spring start informally in your hometown?

It is the last week of February and I see some signs of spring in my hometown in Virginia. I see a few early buds on the trees and a few early spring flowers are starting to bud out of the ground. We are 6 weeks from leaves on the trees and one month from calendar Spring. But maybe a few weeks from Spring fever with real signs of Spring.





When does Spring start unoffically in your hometown? Where is that?

When does spring start informally in your hometown?
I'd say in Missouri Spring starts around mid-March, but Missouri weather is really unpredictable. It could be snowing or 80 degrees....or both in a day.
Reply:usually about the second week in april or so...
Reply:I live in North Texas, and it has already started. When weeds become prolific instantaneously, roses are putting on new growth, and your lillies, tulips and jonquils have all bloomed is a good sign that Spring has sprung.


Can i plant flowers in late may & expect them to grow through winter & into spring?

I've already planted 'Alyssum' but was wondering... will 'Heartsease', 'Marigold', 'Snapdragons', 'Ageratum', 'shadeof white' %26amp; 'calendula' grow %26amp; bloom at this time? And what other flowers can i plant? Also, will 'pumpkins' (not squash) grow through winter as well? cuz im doing a vege garden!


thnx :)xx

Can i plant flowers in late may %26amp; expect them to grow through winter %26amp; into spring?
I think in large measure your answer might depend on your location/ZONE. Certainly a decent garden shop, local, will best advise what to grow, when best to plant, gestation/germination of seed, what best to plant as juvenile plants as opposed to seed, and what temps anything has a tolerance for.





No matter what you plant, unless you happen to be in a place like here in Florida, there will be months of dormancy, which does occur here as well. Perhaps a better question to ask at a garden center is, "What can I plant now, and will it SURVIVE a winter?"





Steven Wolf


Just my two "sense"
Reply:Annuals will last the season.


Bi-annuals flower in the second year.


Perennials come up year after year.


Some of the Hardy perennials, i.e.Pelegoniums, will flower on through a mild autumn and stay green through a mild winter.


Are there any flowers I can plant to spell out a name? I would like them to bloom in spring. Any ideas?

I would like to surprise my fiance with our names spelled out in flowers if its possible.

Are there any flowers I can plant to spell out a name? I would like them to bloom in spring. Any ideas?
You could use any bulb. Tulips, Daffodils, Hyacinths.
Reply:I would use marigolds ;-)
Reply:I think that the best bet would be to purchase flowers in flats. Something low growing. Look around at some of the parks in your area and see what they are using.
Reply:Tulips would work out well, pick out a background color,


like white or yellow, then pick your accent color, red, pink


whatever colors you like. Then mark out on your garden


plot the shape for the names, plant those tulips first-


then fill in around them with your background color bulbs.


Tulips are fairly reliable with their blooming times, so


you will be more likely to have them bud out and bloom at


about the same time, that way your plan will work out.
Reply:Daffodils are also beautiful and are one of the first spring flowers to bloom...they come in different colors too
Reply:crocrus - they are short flowers (a couple inches) that pop up in early spring/late winter - they have even been known to pop up out of the snow. I really like them and they might work great for something like that since they are little and they come in a couple different colors.
Reply:flower bed designers often use Cosmos because they stay relatively where you put them, are bright, and are low to the ground and cost effective. They bloom later though. how early spring? maybe crocus would do.
Reply:Miniature red tulips. They bloom early and are spectacular.
Reply:I am not sure.. really sorry, but... Thats a way way cute idea, thats creative!


Plant pro: Which pittosporum has dark red/purple flowers in spring that are especially fragrant at night?

Plant grows up to 15 meters tall


Often planted as unclipped hedge or screen and usually grows shorter


Grown frequently in San Francisco Bay area - upright growth, not spreading


Has small reddish purple blossoms in spring noticeably fragrant in the evening


Smallish silvery green leaves and foliage is long-lasting when cut


Not tobria or mock orange

Plant pro: Which pittosporum has dark red/purple flowers in spring that are especially fragrant at night?
P. tenuifolium hardy and tall 30ft.


Silver Queen P. crassifolium up to 18ft.





http://www.botany.com/pittosporum.html

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What kind of FLOWERS should I use in my SPRING wedding?

Ok, so I just started planning my wedding (OH MY GOSH!!! NEVER HAVE I DONT ANYTHING SO STRESSFULL LOL) and I have no idea what would make a nice bouqutet for spring. I'm not a large fan of roses and I like simple things. Any ideas would be wonderfull. Thank you for your answer and your time.

What kind of FLOWERS should I use in my SPRING wedding?
lilies--many, colorful varieties: calla lilies, stargazer, and many more; orchids--available in many colors and varieties also; umm I plan on using lilacs--which come in purple (light and dark), pink (light and dark), and white; daisies CONGRATS!
Reply:Carnations are beautiful. I'm not a fan of roses, As a matter of fact, I HATE them. Report It

Reply:white lilies
Reply:Tulips are so beautiful for spring, they come in many different colors as well!
Reply:I'm doing daffodils, tulips, irises, and one rose. These are all natural flowers for that time of year and thus inexpensive. However, it's important to remember that daffodils and tulips are allergic to each other, so one of them has to be fake, I think. You could even put some forsythia in a bouquet, which would look interesting.





Good luck with the rest of your planning %26amp; your marriage!
Reply:Keep it simple with daffodils
Reply:I used Gerbera Daisies mixed with smaller varieties of daisies as accents in mine. Decide on your wedding color and then choose a flower that goes well with that color. No matter what you do, everyone will say how gorgeous it is. I also don't like roses much, but I can still appreciate a nice bouquet.
Reply:Lily's. They come in a variety of colors and styles. Pink, White, red, orange...
Reply:Tulips - they are in season in the spring and are classic, clean lined and beautiful. Lilies are nice, too, but make sure you don't get the kind that smell like funerals - I'm not sure of the variety, but every time I smell them I can't stand them!





Hydrangea's are nice - but they won't be in season so they'll be more expensive.





Good luck - don't stress out! have fun with it - and have a great time at your wedding!
Reply:orchids are beautiful, or Lily's, anything but a rose(way to original)
Reply:Hi and congratulations!





If it's spring...I think of TULIPS. They are classic, simple, and not too expensive. Lillies are also very common for bouquets, especially for spring. Go to a florist and look through their books to get ideas. All florists are willing to work within your budget!





Good luck!
Reply:if you want a reasonably priced spring bouquet you could use daisies, daffodils, tulips, all manner of spring flowers to pick from and if you want add one or two lilies to add some panache!


what a wonderful season to start a new life! best wishes and happy marriage!
Reply:any color hydrangea their really pretty and go with everything....i really dont like roses either. all lilies are pretty too...it is so hard to decide what to do about flowers and everything if you know your colors its a whole lot easier tho. good luck
Reply:there are so many types of flowers in the spring that you can have in your wedding. you should go to borders. they have a lot of bridal magazines you can look in and also a bridal book section that you can look at. and if or when you see something youlike just take it home and when you find a florist you like you just show these pictures to her or him.that is what i did. all i did was look at pictures and magazines and clipped out all the ones i liked and that goes for wedding cakes, your gown, everything that dealt with weddings i tore out and put it in my wedding binder.
Reply:why not go with pansies, daisys and carnations. these are lovely spring flowers and look great in bouquets. Best Wishes.


What kind of tree blooms in early spring, with branches full of tiny white flowers and a powerful aroma?

I see this tree all over the Southern United States. It usually blooms in March, and its aroma is almost overpowering. It also attracts lots of bees and butterflies. Can anyone identify this tree? Thanks!

What kind of tree blooms in early spring, with branches full of tiny white flowers and a powerful aroma?
a pear tree. they are very common street trees and are here too. the flowers get into the house and the smell is discusting. also wasps love them.





they are pribably cleavland pear trees. they are coomon trees that smell horrible
Reply:The Bradford Pear Tree is very common in the south east and has a not so pleasant smell to it. However without a picture it's hard to tell, but it's about the only one that blooms in early March with a stout smell to it.
Reply:It could be a non fruiting Bradford or Cleveland Pear.


Bradford Pear


http://www.flickr.com/photos/brianhbradl...


Cleveland Pear


http://www.fast-growing-trees.com/Clevel...
Reply:It sounds like a Magnolia or a flowering fruit tree.
Reply:most likely a fruit tree probably cherry
Reply:Sounds like some kind of fruit tree like maybe a Pear tree. I would take a nice long sprig of it to the County Agent Office and let them identify it, assuming you're wanting to buy one to plant on your own property.
Reply:Since the flowers are tiny, I would think a fruit tree and probably the Cherry or maybe even Peach...





Magnolia would be out as their leaves are larger...
Reply:I think you may have seen a Sweet Olive; they smell truly wonderful, and can bloom over and over here in the South. I have one in my front yard.


Are there any flowers suitable for planting in the Spring?

My mother and I want to start a garden, but we're finding that perennials must be planted in the fall. Is there anything we can do to start our garden now or must we wait till fall?





*We're complete novices, but that's probably obvious.

Are there any flowers suitable for planting in the Spring?
Fear not ladies, your answer is in where you got your advice!! Perennials are "everlasting" plants and need not be planted in the "Fall" That is the same as the myth that evergreens could only be planted in the fall. It is all B.S..


Spring plantings of Ornamental Grasses, Dwarft (meidlander)Roses, Hosta, Dusty Miller (most areas a per.), and every tree and shrub can be planted in the spring!! The secret is the selection and care.


Prepare your bed to meet the need of your plantings. Make it rich in nutrients and drainage. Add your lime or bonemeal if needed, add sphagnum moss and gypsum for drainage, then incorporate a granular 10-10-10 with minerals basic fert (real cheap).


Select the plants on the basis of sun, wind, and water requirements. I've planted massive gardens and trees in the dead of a Northeastern Drought with 0% death. It does take time and prep, plus, a bit of determination.


Carefully select the mulch you are going to use. A double or triple shredded hardwood bark mulch is your best original choice. This breaks down to topsoil quickly. Mulch the plants at least twice a year (After planting and in Fall) to help them along. Add a chemical such as Preen or Dyclomec 5G to the mulch for weed protection. A Granular or spray of the common Sevin (spray on both plant and bed every six weeks) will give your plants a fighting chance.


Build your garden, do not create it. My job is to make it all and do it now. Your job is to do what you can, as you can afford. With each success you'll gain confidence in what you are doing. With any failure you'll learn that it simply does not work here. Landscape is not people but plants. Right plant in the wrong place is the rule. Try any/all of the above plants. They generally defy you to kill them. It is a start.
Reply:you can plant almost anything in the spring. Perennials in the fall is hogwash. Bulbs.. yes.. perennials, no. there are all kinds of perennials that will do well the first year. Plant away
Reply:anemone, wood anemone


coltsfoot, foalfoot


cowslip


crocus


daffodil


dandelion


forget-me-not


ivy


marguerite


pansy, viola


primrose


snowflake


snowdrop


tulip


Peonies


Agapanthus


Amaryllis


Anemone


Birds of Paradise


Cherry blossom


Dahlia


Freesia


Heather


Hyacinth


Orchids


Peony


Sweet pea


Tulip


Zinnia


sunflowers


dasiey


roses


primulas


pansies


Lillies


hydrangeas


marygolds





sorry if some of them are repeated!!


some say its best to plant them in the fall but i plant most of mine as soon as spring starts!!


you could also try a vegetable garden.
Reply:plant sunflowers,daisies, must flowers are suitable for the spring that's when they grow the best


What kind of flowers and plants will grow from spring until fall?

Please only the ones that grow atleast 5-6 months.

What kind of flowers and plants will grow from spring until fall?
morning glories

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What kind of flowers are good to plant during Spring and summer?

I live in washington DC.

What kind of flowers are good to plant during Spring and summer?
Perennials


Perennial flowers are the mainstay of every garden with plants that return year after year. Plant a stunning array of perennial flowers with our many professionally designed perennial gardens or make up your own combination of perennials and buy online now.





Plant these flowers for scented summer evenings


CORVALLIS - Summer evenings are a perfect time to enjoy the sweet scent of night-blooming flowers. Do you have a porch, back stoop, deck or patio where you linger after dinner until darkness sets in? Or how about a window box or trellis outside your bedroom window?





These are perfect spots to plant flowers that are fragrant after dark.





Many night-blooming flowers are white, explained Barb Fick, home horticulturist with the Oregon State University Extension Service. Sweetly scented, night bloomers attract night-flying moths that feed on their nectar and pollen. The following flowers emit their fragrance at night:





Brugmansia (formerly known as Datura) - A bushy plant with huge, white, trumpet-shaped, fragrant flowers, commonly called Angel's trumpet. Not recommended if you have children or pets, as it is poisonous.





Evening primrose - A weedy-looking plant by day, evening primroses are an olfactory spectacle at night, when the large yellow flowers give off a sweet aroma.





Evening-scented stock - This small plant opens after sunset to reveal purple flowers and a wonderful spicy scent. Blooms over much of the summer.





Four o'clocks - Like its namesake, these flowers open in the late afternoon of late summer.





Garden heliotrope - A perennial that grows up to five feet tall, with tiny pink blossoms. Exudes fragrance after dark. Its Latin name is Valeriana officinalis. It can self-sow and be a bit invasive, so don't let it get out of hand.





Moonflower - A relative of the morning glory, climbing moonflower plants produce fragrant, white, four- to six-inch flowers that unfurl after dark.





Nicotiana - A fragrant annual whose scent is more intense at night. It has pink, red, green or white flowers.
Reply:any kind is good


When to plant spring flowers?

You need to wait until after the normal last frost for your area. Any garden store in your area can supply this information.





Generally, you want to wait until the ground warms up. I live in California and we are planting now.





Good Luck!

When to plant spring flowers?
You plant the spring bulbs in the fall for spring bloom. For other spring flowers wait until May.
Reply:After the last frost. Early May in my area of the country.


When is the earliest time to plant flowers, etc., in spring in West Texas?

Follow your weather and when all danger of frost is gone, you can plant whatever you want. Be certain that frost warnings have not been in the picture or might be coming. Also, when the temperature of the soil is 60 degrees and holding. There are cold loving plants such as pansies that will withstand about anything. A local nursery can tell you what is hardy right now. Seeds will, however, need that warm soil to germinate.

When is the earliest time to plant flowers, etc., in spring in West Texas?
If they are bulbs, now is good; but if they are flowers, you still risk another slight freeze, depending upon how far south you are.
Reply:Now is good.
Reply:West Texas has unpredictable weather. I used to wait until the middle or late March to be sure there was no chance of a freeze It seemed there was always another freeze just waiting to happen in February. Good luck and stay away from them tornados. Have a great garden.
Reply:Around the second week of March.


Will Spring Flowering Pansies survive frost or snow?

I've got some hanging baskets with spring flowering pansies in them and someone mentioned that we're in for some cold weather at the weekend with snow in parts. I've looked on the internet but opinions seem to differ and I wondered if anyone out there could give me any advice. I don't want them to die but on the other hand I don't always get to see the weather forecast and could get caught out at a later date.

Will Spring Flowering Pansies survive frost or snow?
I think it always depends on how cold and how long the cold is going to stay around. If the freeze is at night and only stays below 32º for an hour or so, you will be fine. My pansies have survived more than that and are in full bloom right now.
Reply:We had some snow here in the Dallas area a week ago. All of the pansies survived with no problems.
Reply:Survive snow, yes. Survive frost (if it's heavy), probably not. Surprisingly, snow will protect your flowers from getting killed by a hard freeze. It acts as a blanket. But if the forecast is for well-below freezing with winds, the flowers may be damaged. You can protect them by putting an old towel over them overnight.
Reply:Pansies get flattened by frosty weather,but they perk up again when its over making a new set of flowers.In the very cold eastern american seaboard they could pop their clogs though.In most of the UK its okay
Reply:As far as I can tell Pansie is a terrible name to call someone you think is weak. Pansies in zone seven thrive even through the cold snaps we have here. For example: It was 70 degrees 2 weeks ago on Sunday, snowed all day Thursday and was 50 again on Friday. It only got down to like 28 that time but it's known to get down in the teens. Pansies are strong plants and can handle way more than you think. And even if there laying flat on the ground from some bad weather most of the time they will get back up and go again.
Reply:yes but if they don't(they are just a bunch of pansies)

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I live in conn. northwest conner what kind of flowers will bloom from spring to fall?

i hate winter so when spring comes i cant waite to get started in the yard but i dont know what kind of flowers to plant

I live in conn. northwest conner what kind of flowers will bloom from spring to fall?
What zone does that put you in? Annuals bloom all season, generally. If you do some research, you can find varieties of perennials that will bloom at different times of the summer and you can get a continual attraction. I still fill in with annuals.


Have any suggestions for a evergreen shrub that flowers in the summer, spring or fall.?

I am using the shrubs to go around my house.

Have any suggestions for a evergreen shrub that flowers in the summer, spring or fall.?
afaik, most evergreens don't flower. how about a holly bush? there are several different kinds and the leaf shapes would provide a contrast to other evergreens you have. the berries don't come out until the winter though. but you have a choice of white or red berries at least.





have you ever seen a burning bush? it's not an evergreen but it is incredible in the fall. my idiot neighbors got rid of theirs when they moved in. it turns an amazing red then flame orange.
Reply:You don't say what your climate is like. If you are in the tropics there will be many - check out your local nursery, and ask the neighbours if you see anything you like.





If you are in a temperate climate, I would look at Camellias, viburnums, and gardenias (if you can provide a sheltered warm spot).





It will probably be impossible to plant the same plant right around the house because the amount of sunlight will be different on each side of the house.





Look also at variegated shrubs such as euonymus japonicus, holly and variegated buxus (boxwood), if you can't find something that will flower for you in your area. Good hunting!
Reply:Check out the various types of Hollies. Evergreen, with flowers and berries. Also Candleberry and Oregon Holly Grape. Depends on where you live. Try arborday.org tree wizard.
Reply:camellias bloom in winter or fall based on the variety and are evergreen


viburnum bloom in spring or summer based on variety


both like partial sun


my suggestion is english laurel or bright n tight laurel - both are evergreen, take full to partial sun and bloom. they can be shaped as a hedge or ornamentally, or tree-formed. they bloom in spring. they do get large (10 to 20 feet tall).


if you need something shorter, try otto luyken dwarf english laurel, but these need some shade. they grow 3 to 5 feet tall and about 6 feet wide and are covered with white blooms in spring and early summer.


Can flowers be planted in early Spring after the last frost?

I'm wondering more specifically about tulips, lilies and roses. When is the best time for them?

Can flowers be planted in early Spring after the last frost?
Actually, I think you're supposed to plant tulips in the fall.
Reply:tulips are bulbs, they should have been planted last Oct. You can still try. The others, just need the roots protected from frost so plant them anytime and keep them covered.
Reply:Yes and no, it all depends on what you want to plant and when you want it to flower.





Many people will plant tulips late so that they get a range of blooming. Those planted in fall bloom first, then the later plantings will succeed them.





summer and fall flowering plants can be installed without a problem.
Reply:yes but tulips are planted in the fall
Reply:once my mom (a few yars ago)planted them right b4 winter but only the buds not the plant itself and they came out finishing winter(i think).
Reply:Yes.. that is the best time
Reply:Bulbs should be planted in the fall. I put out several Gladiolus bulbs last December that bloomed the following spring/summer. So, unless you have to dig through snow and ice you could plant them now.





Roses need to be planted in the spring after frost. Give them a good drink of Root Stimulator (potassium number is largest - center number on package) I have had great success with Fertilome Root stim. good luck
Reply:Absolutely........in the south we usually wait until after Easter to plant...........that is usually the last frost.
Reply:Use your Web Search and address each type of plant about which you are seeking information. The local library has mucho gardening books with this information. Check the web sites of plant producers such as Jackson - Perkins and Burpee. In general, tulip bulbs are planted in the fall to over-winter. In the spring, they wake up and do their thing as do most other bulbs including lilies. Roses such as bare root should be planted in the spring as with leafed roses. However, you can plant leafed roses anytime after your frost-free date and into the summer. A good insight as to when to plant these items is when your local nursery has them available.
Reply:I think roses can be planted any time unless the ground is frozen and you can't dig. But I don't think anybody would be selling them in the dead of winter. They need full sun.





I've tried planting lilies several times and nothing happened. I planted the bulb from a potted Easter lily each time. Maybe I did it at the wrong time of year.





The garden center would be selling things at the right time of year.
Reply:Container grown roses can be planted year-round. Bag roses (usually low grade and not worth the trouble) are often planted in the early spring so they're ready to burst out in the spring.
Reply:yes
Reply:yes


ARE YOU READY FOR SPRING? flowers, greenery, gardening etc?

How many of you are ready for spring? I am ready for winter to be over and the greenery and flowers of spring to come back and escpecially warmer weather to be on its way.

ARE YOU READY FOR SPRING? flowers, greenery, gardening etc?
Readier then anything else. Ahah oh man I can't wait to go outside without a jacket and not freezing my butt off. And going biking with the leaves turning all different colors.


Now I wan't spring even more !
Reply:It doesnt get too cold here, where I'm from. Can't stand the spring... Seriously, my allergies go totally crazy and I have to take two different allergy meds.





LL
Reply:i like the cold weather but lately i've been really wanting it to be spring.im ready to jump in the pool already!!


(My grandparents have an underground pool its awesome)


i wanna wear shorts and make lemonade and watch all are roses blossom! i love that =]





go spring WOOH!! haha lol
Reply:I am! I hate winter!
Reply:i'm ready, i'm tired of winter it's always cold and i hate the cold weather it'll be great for it to be warm again
Reply:After the way the weather was this past week, I want Winter to be over now!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Very ready! The other day at work I shoveled snow from 8 a.m. to 4p.m. at the apartments so my tenants wouldn't fall on their bums=:%26gt;( Man my back can't take much more...
Reply:I'm waiting for Autumn here, It's lovely but i hate it when it gets cold.
Reply:yes
Reply:yes i agree i am so sick of the snow!!
Reply:Yes.
Reply:YES


YES


YES


!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!





im tired of being COLD.... GOODBYE jackets HELLO shorts





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Reply:oh yeah.
Reply:yes
Reply:Sorta!

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I am looking for flowers that I can plant in the spring that will stand the heat in the summer.?

I live in a condo and in the summer the sun just bakes in the front. The bak of the condo gets the most of the heat because of the black top. I just wanted to plant some nice flowers in a hanging flower basket on the back porch but it gets so hot. What flowers will take the heat?

I am looking for flowers that I can plant in the spring that will stand the heat in the summer.?
cannas. they require full sun and at least the mid 80s to bloom. it can survive to 120 as long as you water it 2wice a day. they come in hundreds of verieties.





here they all are


http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/b/Canna...





here is one called tropicanna which is a frequent bloomer with nice colored leaves


http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showima...
Reply:If the basket is in the shade, then impatients can do well. Either regular or the New Guinea variety.





If you have a lot of sun then try vincas. They can take the sun quite well. There are even some varieties that trail.
Reply:roses and bougainvillea
Reply:It's tough to answer if we don't know where you are. But you can try zinnias, geraniums, or bougainvilla.
Reply:Any succulent, make sure you give plenty of water, baskets evaporate very quickly


What are your thoughts on spring exp: the flowers have blossomed?

I am making a poem and i need thoughts on spring

What are your thoughts on spring exp: the flowers have blossomed?
They haven't blossomed where I live yet.


Why do early spring flowers tend to be more yellow, than any other colour, after the snowdrops?

Spring flowers are beautiful aren't they? The reason the majority of them are yellow is reproduction. What color are you most likely to see from a distance? Yellow is very bright and attracts bees and hummingbirds, for example, which then pollinate them. Nature is pretty incredible if you really think about it. Hope that answers your question. Have a nice day!

Why do early spring flowers tend to be more yellow, than any other colour, after the snowdrops?
Hummingbirds are not attracted to yellow flowers...they are attracted to reds! Report It

Reply:I dont believe they tend to me more often yellow but rather that the bright yellow flowers are more noticeable.
Reply:I believe that's its because when the snow melts it leaves the ground saturated in enough water and nutrients that it gives the flower the boost it needs to be healthy. opposed to a flower that blossoms in the late spring when its getting hotter and those nutrients and water are being depleted by other plants that have all ready blossomed and grown.
Reply:Im not 100% sure but i think that it has to do with the amount of light that they will reflect and the connotations with pollination and the quality of light avaliable at the time of year. there are a fair few purple plants at this time of year as well though and with the lack of pollinating inscets about at the moment my answer may be a little premature.





what advamntages would narcissus and crocus et al get from being yellow???
Reply:In my experience here in Ohio, the early spring flowers are not predominantly yellow.





A large number of prairie forbs are yellow. One term I have heard used for them is the "High Yellers." I do not know why this is so.





Yellow was my father's favorite color. I picked out yellow flowers for his funeral arrangement years ago. The florist was downright catty and said I had picked the cheapest color. Apparently, yellow flowers are easier to get and priced accordingly. He really hurt my feelings at the time though. He was right; yellow colored flowers are generally more cheaply priced than the other color groups.


What are some good flowers that will bloom spring-fall?

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What are some good flowers that will bloom spring-fall?
If you have enough sun - gaillardia, the original coreopsis (bright yellow), and shasta daisies will bloom twice if you cut them back after first bloom. You can also use bright foliage plants like the burgandy leaved coral bells.
Reply:Pansies will poop out in hot weather. In Tennessee we grow them all winter but now they are dying back from 80 degree weather.





Impatiens are great for shade or semi shade. Lots of blooms all the time all the way to frost.





Petunias for sun but they get leggy by year end. Also good until frost.





Zinnias for full sun hot dry they don't care. They just bloom their heart out and again until the first frost.
Reply:blooming continuously from spring to fall?





calendulas are really easy to grow. in french they are called tous-les-mois, which means all the months!
Reply:Pansies. They can't survive the heat. A lot of people plant them in the Fall, and they come back in the Spring.
Reply:pansies mums i like hostas they are pretty even when they arent blooming rhododendrums are pretty if you like bushes i plant petunias because after they die i can harvest the seeds and replant them the following year poppies are another good choice as are peonies and they smell sooo good just go to your local nursery and they can tell you what grows well in your area
Reply:chrysanthemums. coneflowers, petunias, marigolds...
Reply:Violas, a perennial, they look like pansies but pansies are annuals. Dianthus is a good one if you deadhead. I just put in a new butterfly bush, it will bloom full season. Unfortunately, annuals make the most showy displays full season.
Reply:Marigolds, Zinnias, Dahlias, Balsam, Petunias, Alyssum, Ageratum, some roses, begonias, geraniums..

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Question on plants, flowers and bugs for spring summer.........?

What plants or flowers are best for the following:





Drought?


Deer will not eat?


Rabbits will not eat?


To keeps spiders away?


To Keeps Masquitos away?

Question on plants, flowers and bugs for spring summer.........?
Drought tolerant plants include most wild flowers and things herbs like Rosemary and Thyme which are from arid regions. Coneflower, Penstemon, Scabiosa, Lavender, etc. Look for anything that says drought tolerant on the tag and things that say they like full sun and dry soil.


Deer do not eat Daffodils, Irises, see the link below for more.


Rabbits like tender juicy things, so make some hot pepper spray for your perennials when they are in the rosette stage in the spring - some things like Rue they will eat anyway, Rabbits do not like marigolds and daffodils to plant those around any plants they tend to eat and it turns them off unless they are starving.


Spider repellent - never heard about that one. There are spider repellents you can use on the sides of your house - or use termite spray, but common insecticides are the closest you will get to controlling spiders actually on and in plants. The drier and warmer it is, the more spiders you will get - so spray your spidery plants off with the hose on a strong spray now and then to keep them under control.


Mosquitos are not really deterred by much, unfortunately. There are some "dunks" you can place in exposed water (find the ones safe for pets and animals) and they will stop mosquitos from developing - or add a fountain to your water area to keep the water moving (which mosquitoes do not like) or put some fish in your water and they will eat the mosquito larvae so they do not hatch in your water - always empty any other standing water after a rain - protect it or drain it. Rabbit and deer-resistant plants listed in links below:


Which flowers are in season in Spring in Australia?

Particularly NSW, where I live. I am thinking about wedding flowers.

Which flowers are in season in Spring in Australia?
All White:


• Tulip, Hyacinth, daisy, daffodil, camellia, azalea, sweet pea, rhododendron, jasmine, flannel flower, magnolia, lilac, lily-of-the-valley.





Yellow %26amp; White:


• Daffodil, azalea, daisy, iris, tulip, primrose, rhododendron, mimosa, jasmine, buttercup.





Orange %26amp; White:


• Tulip, daffodil, lily, azalea, marigold.





Mauve %26amp; White:


• Sweet pea, rhododendron, lavender, azalea, lilac, magnolia, tulip, hyacinth.





Blue %26amp; White:


• Cornflower, forget-me-not, bluebell, hyacinth.





Pink %26amp; White:


• Hyacinth, delphinium, azalea, gladiolus, waterlily, cornflower, rhododendron, english daisy, jasmine, sweet pea, iris.
Reply:It's a good time.


Tulips and roses are in season, Jacarandas come in later in the season and Cherry blossoms come in around September.


Think Australian wildflowers too - things like wattle are springing (excuse the pun) up everywhere. Check out some local flower show websites.

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Can I plant old spring flowering bulbs in spring?

I know they tell you to plant spring flowering bulbs in fall, and plant summer-fall flowering bulbs in spring.....but I heard that you can get away with planting hyacinth and tulips bulbs in spring...is that true?? (By the way, the bulbs are not brand new- they were from last years Easter flowers that I trimmed and stored away).

Can I plant old spring flowering bulbs in spring?
They will be fine - their flowers are pre-formed inside the bulbs, and so you may get some poorer flowers this year, as the bulbs have not made a good root system over winter.





Plant them, and give them a good feeding this spring, so that they can try to strengthen themselves ready for next spring's flowers - otherwise, be prepared to take a hit for a while, whilst they recover from a poorer growing season.





Give them a cool position, as they will still think it's winter time, and will try to put out roots before growing shoots, but the temperatures of the soil will ultimately push them to send shoots up.





Hope this helps. Good luck! Rob
Reply:You can plant them, but I doubt they will bloom this year, maybe next.








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Reply:Yes you can plant them, it is a crap shoot but they will surely do better than if you wait until fall.
Reply:As long as the ground is still cold they should do fine. But hurry....lol


I have always heard they should be planted at the end of winter or start of spring while the ground is still cold. Also the norm for bulbs is to dig them up when the foliage is just about gone, after flowering, then replant them at the end of winter.


What flowers last all the way through from spring until autumn?

I want to plant some colourful flowers in my garden, but I'm a complete beginner. I'd prefer some that are already flowering and which will last all the way through to the autumn.





Does anyone have any ideas? My garden gets about 4 hours of sun each day. Thanks.

What flowers last all the way through from spring until autumn?
artificial ones
Reply:Someone else said it first, but you can't go wrong with marigolds. They are hardy, beautiful, and will grow in nearly any conditions. They will bloom from spring til first frost. Yes, they are annuals, but I do not have purchase marigolds every year. When the plants start to die back in the fall, pick off any old dried flower heads and open one up. They are full of seeds on the inside! I keep marigolds seeds every year, plant the seeds indoors in February, and by mid to late March, they are ready for placing in the ground.





Petunias also come in a variety of colors and are hardy annuals. As for pansies, I usually plant these in November, as they don't really like warm weather. I live in the southern USA, and my pansies are about finished up. They can't take the heat. I usually have pulled my pansies up by the end of May. If you live in a cool climate, you may be able to keep pansies during the summer, but they do not tolerate very warm temps well.
Reply:If you don't get a lot of sun, you may have more problems getting flowers all year, but you can still get some color--try plants with various colors of leaves, like coleus.





Also, if you like different shades of green, you could try hostas--they do very well in the shade, and you can get all shades, plus textured leaves, spotted leaves, and/or stripes. They're very easy to grow, too--they'll come back year after year, and grow bigger and bigger (you can divide them when they get too big--cut them in half down the root and plant the two halves.
Reply:Annuals. Go to a garden center and ask for annuals that will grow where you want them, either sun or shade.





Annuals will flower until the first frost and most do not have to be pruned to keep flowering. Be sure to give them lots of fertilizer like Miracle Grow or a granular slow release fertilizer because they use a lot of energy producing flowers all summer. They also need to be watered regularly because they will not have enough time in the season to put down deep roots.
Reply:I like to plant geraniums. fuchia .Bizzy Lizzy.Aster.nicotiana.and lots of other little colourful bedding plants. i also have gladioli and lillies in my garden too i am sure your garden will look very pretty if you like colour .other plants are petunia and to many to mention have fun and enjoy


winni
Reply:Busy lizzies don't need much sun, despite appearances, and will flower well if kept well watered.
Reply:Plastic flowers last. Plant annuals. Marigolds, begonias, dusty miller, etc.
Reply:Easy to grow, lots of colour, long flowering, no need for a lot of sun?





Pansies fit the bill perfectly.
Reply:Perrenial wallflower/bizzie lizzies/hebes
Reply:with 4 hrs sun you probably need plastic flowers
Reply:orchids
Reply:Sweet peas, Pansies.


Are you suppposed to prune the branches of a Japanese White Spirea in the Spring or only after it flowers?

I don't see any bud growth on my Japanese white spirea, and can't remember if I pruned them last year in the spring or not. Am I just being impatient? Is it all spirea? or just the Japanese white?

Are you suppposed to prune the branches of a Japanese White Spirea in the Spring or only after it flowers?
That depends on the exact spirea.





There are two groups... spring blooming forms and summer bloomers. The spring bloomers usually have white flowers, although some summer flowering forms also have white flowers. The time you should prune is dependent on when the flower buds are formed.





Spring flowering shrubs set their flower buds in the late summer or fall, and bloom in the spring. If you were to prune those in the winter, spring or fall, you would ruin your flowers. If on the other hand the plant blooms in the summer, it will set it's flowers on the current seasons growth. Summer blooming spirea should be cut back while there are no leaves on the shrub (now-ish).





I'm only guessing, but you probably have a spring bloomer, cut those back right after they are done flowering for the season.





Spring Spirea: Spiraea cantoniensis, S. nipponica, S. prunifolia, S. trilobata, S. x 'Vanhouttei'





Summer Spirea: Spiraea x bumalda, S. japonica





I hope that this helps


Good luck-
Reply:Wait till after it flowers and then prune. They don't need to be pruned every year only as required so if you miss a prune it won't be the end of the world. Relax and enjoy.
Reply:be patient. wait until fall, because that's when you're supposed to prune flowering plants and trees. if you wait until fall, it will have had a chance to flower.


Do you prefer summer flowers or spring blossom?

I like blossom in spring best.

Do you prefer summer flowers or spring blossom?
Spring blossom, because it's so wonderful to see all the cherry trees in flower and the daffodils out even before the leaves are really out on the trees...


But I like summer flowers too - perfumed roses and lavender bushes humming with bees making honey for us to eat!


And then come autumn there's all the lovely chrysanthemums and the smell of wood fires...


I like every season! Even in winter, when sometimes you see a really late rose or early primrose, and you want to shelter it from the cold because it's so brave.
Reply:I like Spring Blossoms. I love to start my gardening in the Spring and in the Summer I enjoy the fruit of my labor.
Reply:Summer flowers are way better.





Everything is waking up in the spring. The trees, the grass, etc. It's exciting to see everything alive again.





But in the dead heat of summer, what is there to look forward to? Fall's the same way.





Fall %26amp; summer flowers are the best!
Reply:Spring flowers are more special as they indicate the end of the winter gloom and the onset of more daylight and better weather.
Reply:I prefer Spring Blossom...there is something uplifting about the delicate blossom on trees at the start of spring....Avenues of blossom trees make me smile.......
Reply:I like summer flowers because you see the whole flower, not just the spring bud. The only bad thing about summer flowers is the bees that land on them. The flowers are always pretty with radiant colors.
Reply:i think summer is the best
Reply:spring flowers primose /daffodil lets you know winter is leaving us


bluebells /azealea welcome summer i think all flowers/shrubs/trees are great! goodluck
Reply:i like having a mixture of both!that way i have always got something beautiful abuot to bloom almost all year round!
Reply:I like both, but lean more toward summer flowers. To see what you have planted in the fall begin to grow and blossom in the spring and then burst forth in full bloom in the summer, to me is a wonderful site. I don't mind the bees buzzing around my flowers to pollenate. It just all indicates to me that God is blessing me with beauty. I now have 12 of the biggest sunflowers fully opened that began as seeds during the spring. Now they are 8 ft tall and absolutely beautiful. Can you tell I love to garden.
Reply:I love to see the first blooms of spring after a long dull winter, but I do love summer flowers and their vibrant colours and scents
Reply:I can't decide :-)
Reply:Spring time..

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What are the trees in my yard that drop flowers in the spring?

I have some hardwood trees in my yard that produce orange / yellow flowers every spring. The leaf is familiar looking, I don't believe it is oak or maple though. I live in Georgia, north of Atlanta.

What are the trees in my yard that drop flowers in the spring?
Does the leaf sort of look like a cat's head? If so..it's a tulip tree.
Reply:Tulip Poplar





See





http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip_Popla...
Reply:Without seeing it, it's hard to tell. Go to a local nursery and look for it there.
Reply:Maybe they're silk oaks. They produce orange/yellow flowers and are very messy.


When should I start planting spring flowers? Now or wait until fall? I live in WI.?

Should I buy bulbs or buy flowers that are ready to go now and just plant them?

When should I start planting spring flowers? Now or wait until fall? I live in WI.?
If you want flowers now, buy already bloomed plants and plant them now. You plant bulbs for next sping in the fall, altho those are limited in choice and blooming time.
Reply:Dragan P.,


We always plant in the "Spring"!! I've already got my birth flowers growing, in which I planted them in end of March! They've already gotten a full pot of leaves, and their huge!! I've never planted this kind of flower before usually I go with the Marigolds......But, this time I bought Condolla's, thinking they were Marigolds cuz I was in a hurry, to get home that day!! Once, I got home I was like "Oh my gosh these aren't Marigolds!!" But, they are so cool. There already full and huge green leaved-up, so I'm wondering if the flower's are going to be huge also!! How cool is this.. This is the flower for the beginning of October babies, according to flourists!! It shouldn't matter where you live in America!! Spring is Spring honey, all over!! The animals come out to bring out there yunguns, and so do the young sprouts, everytihng loves the sunshine!! In the Fall they wouldn't have to long to be growing and flourish with!! Because, out here in Arizona anyway, we get cold wheather in October.. And fall usually starts in Sept., October here! So, I wouldn't recommend planting then, hun.. I'd go and buy seeds now. and plant away!! We did, and are very much enjoying them already!! I even took a chance this year and planted some cucumbers as well as another green vegetable they make in the south....Okra? Yep Okra, I tasted it for the first time with my ex-husband who swore I'd love it, being that he was from Texas......And he was right!! I do love it, and their already sprouting too!! Can't wait to see the end result!! Good Luck to you!! Smile!! And Happy Gardening to you!! :}
Reply:Plants that flower in the spring, need to be planted in the fall.


Plants that flower in the summer/fall get planted in the spring.
Reply:i would wait till fall, most are almost finished blooming now, or at least starting

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Why are my spring flowers blooming already?

I planted daffodils and tulips-both said to get in the ground before frost and they would bloom in spring, I planted them at the exact right time for my zone and they've spouted leaves already. Will they still bloom in spring?

Why are my spring flowers blooming already?
In central CA mine are leafing out already too...everyear at this time. They will still bloom at the right time, they're building up energy for the big production. After the blooms die, the leaves will continue to save up energy for the next year, so don't cut, wrap or do anything else to prevent them from getting all the sunshine they can get. This would be a good time to give them some bone and blood meal or bulb fertilizer to help them out a bit.
Reply:As long as you mulch them and cut them back once they die back again they will come back up in the spring.
Reply:they are over achievers
Reply:they should come up year after year


Name 10 spring flowers and their stem structure?

i need the names of 10 individual spring flowers and aslo the stem structure of each one.

Name 10 spring flowers and their stem structure?
Get on to the Royal Horticultural Society website then ! ! !
Reply:http://www.jackiephillipsflowers.com/htm...


Perennials for summer and spring flowers?

which perennials are the best to plant? I would like good ones for spring flowering and good ones for summer flowering.

Perennials for summer and spring flowers?
These are some of what I grow:





snowdrops, daffodils, crocus, tulips (bloom early spring)


carnations (bloom late spring)


moonbeam coreopsis (blooms all summer)


hardy hibscus (blooms mid summer)


butterfly plant (blooms late summer)


montauk daisies (bloom late summer)


asters (these bloom in early fall)
Reply:Before I can answer this one for you, I need a general idea of what zone you live in. It makes a big difference for the types of plants you can actually grow.





I live in zone 2 to 3 area. I can grow tulips, crocuses, daffodils and Irises as well as peonies and bleeding hearts. These all tend to bloom for me in late May and through June. Mind you, I have to contend with the deer population. They treat my garden as an all you can eat buffet.





There are many different varieties of summer to fall perennials but again, it depends on your zone.





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